Facility Overview

Lot # 1 at Stephen R. Gregg Hudson County Park (historically known to residents as Bayonne Park) serves as a primary vehicular gateway to one of Hudson County’s premier regional waterfront parklands. Located on the northern side of Bayonne, New Jersey, near the intersection of Parkview Drive and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, this facility is an outdoor, open-air surface lot designed to accommodate park patrons, athletes, and local commuters. Because it is a spacious ground-level surface facility with unobstructed open headroom, there are no overhead clearance beam restrictions, allowing standard compact vehicles, sedans, full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, and tall SUVs to navigate and park with ease.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated within the scenic 100-acre Stephen R. Gregg Park, Lot # 1 places visitors steps away from an expansive array of municipal recreation amenities, natural preserves, and cultural landmarks:

• Stephen R. Gregg Park Athletic Facilities & Promenade: Direct, instant access to the park’s lighted tennis and pickleball courts, multi-sport soccer and turf baseball fields, running track, children’s playgrounds, spray water area, and the picturesque half-mile Newark Bay waterfront promenade.
• Richard A. Rutkowski Park & Hackensack RiverWalk: Located immediately north (a 5- to 10-minute walk), this 40-acre nature preserve and wetlands boardwalk offer serene wildlife viewing and panoramic vistas over Newark Bay and the Hackensack River.
• Local Dining & Commercial Corridors: Just a 5-minute stroll eastward onto Broadway and Avenue C, visitors can explore classic Bayonne eateries, neighborhood delis, cafes, and bakeries.
• Bayonne Crossing & South Cove Commons: Approximately a 5-minute drive south along Route 440, offering major retail stores, grocery outlets, and casual dining restaurants.
• New Jersey City University (NJCU) & Jersey City Border: Positioned less than 2 miles north, making the park a convenient green retreat for students and faculty.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Lot # 1 are simple and intuitive via Parkview Drive and John F. Kennedy Boulevard (County Route 501), a major north-south arterial that links Bayonne directly to Jersey City. Drivers traveling from greater Hudson County, Newark, or New York City can quickly reach the area via Route 440 or the New Jersey Turnpike (I-78, Exit 14A). Exiting after weekend athletic tournaments or summer evening events is smooth thanks to well-spaced turnouts and multiple connector avenues toward Avenue A and Broadway.

For commuters leveraging regional public transit, the 45th Street Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) station is located approximately 0.7 miles away (around a 12- to 15-minute walk), offering effortless rail connections northbound to Downtown Jersey City and Hoboken Terminal, or southbound to the 8th Street terminal. Multiple NJ Transit bus lines along Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue C also stop within short walking distance.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Generously spaced stalls on asphalt with clearly defined lane markings and straightforward circular circulation lanes.
• No Height Obstructions: High clearance throughout the entire lot, accommodating roof racks, bicycle carriers, and larger recreational vehicles during daytime hours.
• Designated Accessible Spaces: ADA-compliant parking stalls situated near paved, ramp-accessible walking paths connecting to park facilities.
• Park Lighting & Visibility: Equipped with perimeter light poles illuminating the parking surface through operating park hours until 10:00 PM.
• Complimentary Visitor Parking: Free day-use parking provided by the Hudson County Department of Parks for park guests and community event participants.
• Pedestrian Connectivity: Paved sidewalks lead directly to public restrooms, picnic pavilions, play zones, and waterfront sports courts.

Ideal For

• Sports Leagues & Athletes: Families and teams competing on the adjacent baseball diamonds, soccer turf, running track, and pickleball courts.
• Waterfront Walkers, Runners & Cyclists: Patrons heading to the Hackensack RiverWalk, bayfront nature trails, or scenic sunset vantage points.
• Community Event Attendees: Hudson County seasonal shredding drives, recreational runs, charity walks, and outdoor neighborhood gatherings.
• Family Outings: Visitors planning picnics, birthday gatherings, or playground visits with strollers and recreation equipment.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Lot # 1 can fill up quickly on pleasant spring and summer weekend mornings when youth soccer, Little League, or regional tournaments are underway. If you are visiting for an organized sporting match or a community festival, aim to arrive 20 to 30 minutes ahead of scheduled kickoff to secure a nearby stall. Park gates and restrooms are maintained in accordance with Hudson County park schedules, generally closing at 10:00 PM. Note that overnight parking, commercial trucking, and unauthorized long-term vehicle storage are strictly enforced and prohibited by county regulations.